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heather78 · 01-09-2001, 01:33 AM

What is the obsession here with the facts of life? i mean i used to watch it when i was a kid but there are so many better sitcoms around. I'm not trying to be rude or anything but it's like i'm on the facts of life homepage lol. does anyone like any of the new sitcoms?

Ian · 01-09-2001, 03:51 AM

Because "The Facts of Life" is, and was a great show!

As for new shows, with the exception of the CBS monday night line-up, and ABC's "Spin City", they simply arent good enough. When I want to watch quality television I turn to Nick at Nite and TV Land, when I just want to kill a half an hour I watch new stuff. Simple as that!

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Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.

cp · 01-09-2001, 10:44 AM

I hate very much all the new sitcoms (sorry)
Any new stuff i watch would be the news,a movie or a variety/music program.
I love sitcoms from the 50s thru 80s only.

Cokies · 01-10-2001, 11:15 PM

Well, I think the 'facts' is a good, great even, show. And yes, I think there are better MADE shows, but it's still a FAVORITE over those emmy winning sitcoms(All in the Family, Seinfeld, MASH, Cheers, etc). The reason it's so popular now is that the comedy and story lines are still relatable, and it's one of those shows, that despite how much you 'hate' it, you can still enjoy an episode or two. The Facts of Life is just fun entertainment, and nothing can beat that.

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cp · 01-10-2001, 11:34 PM

I like Facts of Life too...
Im not obsessed with it like some but i do enjoy the seris.
the first 5 seasons were the best and funniest!!

heather78 · 01-11-2001, 12:21 AM

hey come on now i never said i hated it, in fact i liked it i just thought most of the topics here are usually about it thats all..

01-11-2001, 01:00 PM

I used to watch it all the time with my best friend in high school--she was absolutely *nuts* about that show!

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factsoflife · 02-03-2001, 09:18 PM

I think that the sitcoms of the eightes are generally better than the nintes sitcoms.. with a few exception sof courese.. like.. like? ok.. all 80's shows are better than nintes shows.

ilovelucyfan · 02-05-2001, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by cp:
I hate very much all the new sitcoms (sorry)
I love sitcoms from the 50s thru 80s only.

i agree cp! the best sitcoms were defintly from the 50's thru the 80's!

factsoflife · 03-04-2001, 06:33 PM

well to me the 80's will always rule supreme when it comes to television,... but the nintes have had a few great comides.. ie- cybill, Absolutly faboulous, murphy brown ( although it did start in the eighties.).. and of course there's always Ally McBEal

Jordan · 03-17-2002, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by heather78
What is the obsession here with the facts of life?

Oh my God, I know! Everyone here seems to LOVE this show, and I just don't get it! I mean, I'm not trying to be mean either, but OY! I just......just don't get it.

GoldenFamilyTies · 03-18-2002, 01:55 AM

Well I can't stand Facts of Life and I know some others on here who can't so theres some people who don't like it I guess. I agree with the only liking 50's - 80's sitcoms statement though.

Janice · 03-19-2002, 01:32 PM

I'll say it. I hate The Facts of Life. It was lame and childish.

Brian Damage · 03-19-2002, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Jordan

Oh my God, I know! Everyone here seems to LOVE this show, and I just don't get it! I mean, I'm not trying to be mean either, but OY! I just......just don't get it.

That statement coming from a fan of Veronica's Closet?!?

DJM77 · 03-19-2002, 11:10 PM

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Originally posted by heather78
What is the obsession here with the facts of life? i mean i used to watch it when i was a kid but there are so many better sitcoms around. I'm not trying to be rude or anything but it's like i'm on the facts of life homepage lol.

I couldn't agree more. I can think of at least 30 sitcoms off the top of my head that are far better than FOL. I will never be able to understand peoples obsession with FOL and I will never be able to understand peoples obsession with Nancy Mckeon. I don't get it and I don't wanna get it.

01-09-2001, 01:33 AM	#1
heather78 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2000 Location: canada Posts: 80	What's the obsession? What is the obsession here with the facts of life? i mean i used to watch it when i was a kid but there are so many better sitcoms around. I'm not trying to be rude or anything but it's like i'm on the facts of life homepage lol. does anyone like any of the new sitcoms?

01-11-2001, 01:00 PM	#7
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a	I used to watch it all the time with my best friend in high school--she was absolutely nuts about that show! ------------------ Felix: "Responsibility" is my middle name, Mister! Oscar: And "Pest" is your FIRST name, Mister!
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a

01-09-2001, 03:51 AM	#2
Ian Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2000 Posts: 1,234	Because "The Facts of Life" is, and was a great show! As for new shows, with the exception of the CBS monday night line-up, and ABC's "Spin City", they simply arent good enough. When I want to watch quality television I turn to Nick at Nite and TV Land, when I just want to kill a half an hour I watch new stuff. Simple as that! ------------------ Stanley Roper: I'm sorry Jack Jack Tripper: Oh, thats ok, what did you do? Roper: Me? Nothing, I just thought I saw something that wasnt normal, because it was normal, but, now I can see it aint normal, so, everything's back to normal again. Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.

01-09-2001, 10:44 AM	#3
cp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 10, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 359	I hate very much all the new sitcoms (sorry) Any new stuff i watch would be the news,a movie or a variety/music program. I love sitcoms from the 50s thru 80s only.

01-10-2001, 11:15 PM	#4
Cokies Head Goonie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2000 Location: Benicia, CA USA Posts: 1,719	Well, I think the 'facts' is a good, great even, show. And yes, I think there are better MADE shows, but it's still a FAVORITE over those emmy winning sitcoms(All in the Family, Seinfeld, MASH, Cheers, etc). The reason it's so popular now is that the comedy and story lines are still relatable, and it's one of those shows, that despite how much you 'hate' it, you can still enjoy an episode or two. The Facts of Life is just fun entertainment, and nothing can beat that. ------------------ "It was just like Saturday Night Fever, except it was a Friday."

01-10-2001, 11:34 PM	#5
cp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 10, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 359	I like Facts of Life too... Im not obsessed with it like some but i do enjoy the seris. the first 5 seasons were the best and funniest!!

01-11-2001, 12:21 AM	#6
heather78 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2000 Location: canada Posts: 80	hey come on now i never said i hated it, in fact i liked it i just thought most of the topics here are usually about it thats all..

02-03-2001, 09:18 PM	#8
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	I think that the sitcoms of the eightes are generally better than the nintes sitcoms.. with a few exception sof courese.. like.. like? ok.. all 80's shows are better than nintes shows.

03-04-2001, 06:33 PM	#10
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	well to me the 80's will always rule supreme when it comes to television,... but the nintes have had a few great comides.. ie- cybill, Absolutly faboulous, murphy brown ( although it did start in the eighties.).. and of course there's always Ally McBEal

03-18-2002, 01:55 AM	#12
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	Well I can't stand Facts of Life and I know some others on here who can't so theres some people who don't like it I guess. I agree with the only liking 50's - 80's sitcoms statement though.

03-19-2002, 01:32 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'll say it. I hate The Facts of Life. It was lame and childish.